5K Races in Ohio — 2026

There are 294 5K races in Ohio scheduled for 2026. The next is the Sprints Wicked Fast Dead Last 5k in Cincinnati on October 23. Ohio 5K races run primarily October.

Sprints Wicked Fast Dead Last 5k

Fri, Oct 23 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

5K - Virtual5K - In Person

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Mansfield YMCA Pump-Kin Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Mansfield, OH Mansfield

Pump-Kin Run5K Only

From $30 Closed

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Women Xpanding Limits: 1-Miler & 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Hilliard, OH Hilliard

1 Miler5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Amy Mihaljevic 5K, Walk & Kids Dash

Sat, Oct 24 · Bay Village, OH Bay Village

Memorial Walk Only5K RunSpectator Only +3

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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DRILL4LIFE 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Virtual 5k5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Southwest Ohio Lion's STEPS 13 OH 6 Walk / Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Southwest Ohio Lion's STEPS 13 OH 6 Walk / Run

From $25 Open

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I Pink I Can 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Lima, OH Lima

5k Run/Walk

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GOTL Monster Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Geneva, OH Geneva

GOTL Monster Run 1 Mile

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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West Hill's 5K of Wonder

Sat, Oct 24 · Akron, OH Akron

5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Columbus

Sat, Oct 24 · Columbus, OH Columbus

5K Run or Walk

From $39 Open Closing Soon

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Finish Strong 5k/1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Groveport, OH Groveport

One Mile Fun RunFinish Strong 5kT-Shirt ONLY +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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RACING FOR RECOVERY 5K + FAMILY WALK

Sat, Oct 24 · Rossford, OH Rossford

5KFAMILY WALKVIRTUAL 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Bulldog Bolt

Sat, Oct 24 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

1 Mile Fun Run5k Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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Circleville Classic 5K in Memory of Jeff & Jean McGowan

Sat, Oct 24 · Circleville, OH Circleville

5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL5 Mile Run/Walk - VIRTUAL5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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The Ken Ganley Companies and The Brecksville Kiwanis 13th Annual Trick-or-Trot

Sat, Oct 24 · Brecksville, OH Brecksville

1-Mile Fun Run5K Run

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Run for Remembrance 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Defiance, OH Defiance

Run For Remembrance 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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PAWS Zombie Walk & Furry 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Middletown, OH Middletown

Zombie Walk & Furry 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Jacob Butze Memorial Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Oxford, OH Oxford

5K Race

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Cleveland Metroparks Halloween 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

Sat, Oct 24 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Cleveland Metroparks Halloween 1 MileCleveland Metroparks Halloween 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Construction Crawl 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Mansfield, OH Mansfield

5K

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Cincinnati Pride 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

5K RUN/WALK

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Hometown Spear It 5K/1K

Sat, Oct 24 · Lebanon, OH Lebanon

1K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Rachel & Friends 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Washington Township, OH Washington Township

Fun Run1-Mile Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Vito 5k for Heroes Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Grove City, OH Grove City

Vito's 5k for Heroes Run (Kids)Vito's 5k for Heroes Run (Adults)VIRTUAL Vito's 5k for Heroes Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Tourette 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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10th Annual Running Scared 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Canal Winchester, OH Canal Winchester

5K Run/Walk

From $37 Open Closing Soon

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Hearts and Hands 4 Paws 5k

Sun, Oct 25 · Marietta, OH Marietta

Virtual Hearts and Hands 4 Paws 5kHearts and Hands 4 Paws 5k Walk with DogHearts and Hands 5K Run with Dog +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Rockets Vs. Cancer 5K!

Sun, Oct 25 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Rockets Vs. Cancer 5K!

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Ohio Cross Country Middle School State Championships

Sun, Oct 25 · Dublin, OH Dublin

D2/3/4 Girls Elementary 6th grade & under: Teams and IndividualsD2 Girls Middle School Teams and IndividualsD1 Girls Elementary 6th grade & under: Teams and Individuals +7

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Boo Bash Dash 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Columbus, OH Columbus

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Race

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Howl'oween Trick or Trot 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Lima, OH Lima

Howl'oween Trick or Trot 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Pet ContestHowl'oween Trick or Trot 5k +2

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Frightful 5K & Monster Mile

Sun, Oct 25 · East Palestine, OH East Palestine

1-Mile5KVirtual Participant

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Amherst Skeleton Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Amherst, OH Amherst

5K Run1/2 Mile Funny Run (6-8th Grade)1/4 Mile Silly Run (K-5th Grade)

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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ORRRC Narrows Rabbit Hunt Trail Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Xenia, OH Xenia

ORRRC Narrows Rabbit Hunt Trail Run - free for ORRRC members

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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A Force Against Cancer 5k

Sun, Oct 25 · Centerville, OH Centerville

5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Justice for Sierah Color Run 2026

Sun, Oct 25 · Toledo, OH Toledo

One Mile FUN RUN - great for kids!Justice for Sierah 5k Color RunJustice for Sierah 5k Color Run - Virtual +4

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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T-Hawk Hustle 5k Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · West Chester, OH West Chester

T-Hawk Hustle 5k Run/Walk

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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For Gaza 5k

Sun, Oct 25 · Sandusky, OH Sandusky

For Gaza 5kVirtual For Gaza 5k

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Cops for a Cure

Sun, Oct 25 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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ORRRC Ghost 'n Goblin 5k

Tue, Oct 27 · Centerville, OH Centerville

ORRRC Ghost 'n Goblin 5k

From $23 Open Closing Soon

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Haskins Hustle 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Haskins, OH Haskins

Haskins Hustle 5K

From $25 Closed

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St. Peter Spooktacular 5k & Kids Pumpkin Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Huron, OH Huron

Spooktacular 5KKids Pumpkin Fun Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Hilliard ThankFULL 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Hilliard, OH Hilliard

ThankFULL 5kKids Fun Run

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Boos and Booze 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Green Springs, OH Green Springs

Kids Monster Mash DashBoos and Booze 5k

From $15 Closed

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SPOOKTACULAR COSTUME 5K RUN & WALK

Sat, Oct 31 · Mason, OH Mason

5K RUN/WALK5K RUN/WALK

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The Running Pumpkin 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Dayton, OH Dayton

The Running Pumpkin 5K

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Fall Fun 5K and Trick or Treat Trot!

Sat, Oct 31 · Gahanna, OH Gahanna

Fall Fun 5K RaceTrick or Treat Trot

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Standing Up to POTS

Sat, Oct 31 · Springfield, OH Springfield

2k Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $30 Closed

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Mohican 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · Loudonville, OH Loudonville

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K (Adult)5K (17 & under)

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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R.I.P. Run 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · Piqua, OH Piqua

R.I.P. Run 5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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